The Trumpeter Elkhorn Hills UMC

SEPTEMBER 2017 Issue No. 9

Worship With Us!

SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:00 & 10:30AM Worship Service 10:30 Sunday School Classes

ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

20227 Veterans’ Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022 (402) 289-4764

www.elkhornhillsumc.org

A WORD FROM PASTOR REBECCA

When John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, was

asked about what the distinguishing characteristics or marks of a

Methodist were, he responded with the following…

The distinguishing marks of a Methodist are not his opinions of any

sort. His assenting to this or that scheme of religion, his embracing

any particular set of notions, his espousing the judgment of one man

or of another, are all quite wide of the point. Whosoever, therefore,

imagines that a Methodist is a man of such or such an opinion, is

grossly ignorant of the whole affair; he mistakes the truth totally.

We believe, indeed, that "all Scripture is given by the inspiration of

God.” We believe the written word of God to be the only and sufficient

rule both of Christian faith and practice. We believe Christ to be the

eternal, supreme God. But as to all opinions which do not strike at the

root of Christianity, we think and let think. So that whatsoever they

are, whether right or wrong, they are no distinguishing marks of a

Methodist.

“What then is the mark? Who is a Methodist, according to your own

account?" I answer: A Methodist is one who has "the love of God shed

abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost given unto him;" one who

"loves the Lord his God with all his heart, and with all his soul, and

with all his mind, and with all his strength.” God is the joy of his

heart, and the desire of his soul; which is constantly crying out,

"Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I

desire beside thee! My God and my all! Thou art the strength of my

heart, and my portion forever!" (“The Character of a Methodist” by John Wesley, from the Thomas Jackson edition

of The Works of John Wesley, 1872)

As we move through seasons of change in our church and in our

world, may we hold on to these words of John Wesley and may we

“think and let think” as we worship side by side and serve our

neighbors near and far. May the love of God continue to shape the

way that we look at ourselves and one another – amen and amen!

With great hope,

Pastor Rebecca

“Sharing the Love for Jesus Christ by Serving Others”

Mark Your CalendarsMark Your CalendarsMark Your CalendarsMark Your Calendars

4 Labor Day-Office Closed

5 Elkhorn Hills Preschool resumes

6 Elkhorn Hills Prayers Ladies Fellowship MAPA Community Mtg.

9:00am 10:30am 6-8pm

9 United Methodist Men 8:00am

10 OUTDOOR WORSHIP / POTLUCK 3rd Grade Bibles Youth Lake Party-Helikers Grandparents Prayer Service followed by a Ice Cream Social

10:00am

3-5pm 6:30pm

11 YES (Youth Emergency Services) Meal BookClub - Scooters Finance Mtg.

12:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm

13 Midweek Ministries 6-8pm

15 Knit & Sew Group 9:30am

17 All Sunday School Classes resume Camp Fontanelle BBQ & Quilt Auctio

10:30am 11am-6pm

20 Midweek Ministries 6-8pm

24 The Movie showing of “The Shack” - at EHUMC

27 Midweek Ministtries 6:30pm

30 Mini Retreat-Labyrinth 9am-12pm

MIDWEEK MINISTRIES 6-7 Heavenly Hand Bell Choir 7-8 Chancel Choir 6:30-7:30 Youth Triple G Adult Bible Studies

WORSHIP

9:00 AM Usher / Greeter Schedule

Sept 17 Greeters: Bonnita Sherburne Ushers: RC Hoover, Dennis Hume

Greeters: MikenOugh, Pam Roth, Bob & Jan Heliker Ushers: The Beesons

Sept 24

10:30 AM Usher / Greeter Schedule

Sept 17 Greeters: Barb Witte Ushers: Jim & Barb Witte

Greeters: Mona Grabher Ushers: Fred & Mona Grabher

Sept 24

Greetings from the Music Ministries! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to special music opportunities over the summer. If you are interested in joining our music ministry please contact the music directors. The adult music ministries are also scheduled to perform the annual Christmas Cantata during the holiday sea-son. More information about all of the groups will be available in the office and the narthex. Chancel Choir scheduled rehearsals: Wed. evenings 7-8pm in the sanctuary Heavenly Bells Hand Bell Choir scheduled rehearsals: Wed. evenings 6-7pm in choir room Praise Team scheduled rehearsals: Sun, mornings 10-10:20am in choir room Children’s Choir: Sun. mornings 10:05-10:20am in preschool room Youth Praise Band: rehearsals are scheduled to coordinate with their special worships. Thank you again for supporting our music ministries! We would never be able to reach the levels of musicianship we have without your talents and kind words of encouragement! Tyler Hughes Brett Heckens EHUMC Music Administrator & Youth Praise Band Director Chancel Choir & Praise Team Director Deb Eidam Heather McBeth Hand Bell Choir Director Children’s Choir Director

MUSIC MINISTRIES

SEPTEMBER 10TH OUTDOOR WORSHIP 10:00 AM

USHER / GREETERS: Bob & Jan Heliker, Dick & Cheryl Parcher, Mike Ough, Brent Klanderud

Join Us for an energized & spiritual worship from Pastor Rebecca and the Music Ministries. Worship is on the east side of the

church “Under the Tent”.

A Potluck meal will follow in the Family Life Center. All are welcome. Bring a side dish to share with your church family.

Chicken, beverages and table service will be provided.

Attention all Heavenly Bells! And potential new ringers!!! New time, new night.

Beginning, Wednesday September 6, bell choir will resume.

6:00 - 6:15 pm will be basic ringing techniques for new ringers and those that need to review. 6:15 - 6:55 pm will be rehearsal for all ringers, experienced and novice. Hand Bell choir welcomes 5th grade to adults. Only skills required is the ability to count to 4. We will perform during the 5th Sunday of each month and on holidays.

Please consider joining us. Deb Eidam402-650-0911eidamdeb@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Join us in this prayer movement on Sunday, Sept. 10th because your grandchildren’s heart and souls are at stake.

6:30 pm Sanctuary Ice Cream Social to follow-Conference Room

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Sunday School

A word from the Children’s Department: Children’s Sunday School Classes begin on September 17th. We are very fortunate to have some wonderful teachers lined up for this year. Classes will be held for pre-school through 5th grade age. We invite your children to come learn about Jesus’ life. Children’s Choir will again be led by Heather McBeth. Their rehearsals are scheduled prior to Sunday School class, so the children can participate in both. Practices start at 10:05 in the education wing. The children's choir will perform the special music in worship on the first Sunday of the month (Communion Sunday). The Children’s committee is planning a special treat on October 8th during their Sunday school hour, a “Fall Festival” with fun activities for the children.

Mark your calendar

Ashley Bossert Director of Children’s Ministries

BACK TO SCHOOLBACK TO SCHOOLBACK TO SCHOOLBACK TO SCHOOL

The preschool opened their doors for Orientation on August 28 & 29th. The teachers were there to greet returning and new families to the remodeled halls of the Preschool. Remodeling, custom cabinets, painting, new carpet installation and landscaping were completed during the Summer. Everyone had high praises for the welcoming facility. School resumes on September 5th. Two-day, three-day and four-day classes are offered. Parents Day Out Program is on Wednesdays and Fridays Many of the preschool families begin with the PDO program and will continue through preschool classes over 3 years. Welcome Back! We look forward to teaching and guiding your young ones. From the teaching staff; Angela Heckens, Gretchen Robinson, Karen Roberg, Elisabeth Edwards, Courtney Snyder, Michelle Foote, Jennie Kulig, Betsy Wood, Laurie Schramm, Lisa Muffly, and Megan Schafer Shauna Cooper, Preschool Director Ashley Bossert, Asst. Preschool Director

NAME TAGS: This is a great way to get to know people, and for people to get to know you.

If you would like to get a name tag, please com-plete an order form found in the pews. Submit the order form and your pmt. $7 per name tag— (if check, payable to EHUMC). Put it in the collection plate or drop in the office and we’ll let you know when they arrive. Thank you!

SAVE MONEY AND FEEL GOOD BY SHOPPING WITH SCRIP

SCRIP Think SCRIP! Going grocery shopping or buying gas this week? Eating out for lunch? Try shop-ping with Scrip, its easy and the rewards are great! Go to: shopwithscrip.com to place a customized order or stop by the scrip table between services and select from what is in stock. Vendors give rebates of 2.5-14% of the purchase price back to the church and most local vendors participate. One half of what is rebated is given to mission shares each year. Gift cards are a safe and secure way to pay for your purchases. Questions or to place an order please contact Lori Hullinger at rhull-inger6@cox.net.

OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Emergency Services Ole, Ole! Think south of the border for the September YES meal which will be delivered on Monday, Sep-tember 11. We’re going to be preparing a “make your own taco” bar with all the fixings for the youth at YES to enjoy this month’s meal. Thank you to all who are-providing the fixings for this fun meal. October’s meal will be delivered October 13th. More information to come. If you would like to be a part of this mission ministry contact LuAnn Dritley at 402.689.1083 or dritley@cox.net.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REGULAR GATHERINGS

Ladies Fellowship: Come Join Us! Elkhorn Ladies meet the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Donut Professor in Elkhorn. Our next get together is Sept. 6th.

KNIT & SEW GROUP have been so pleased with the participation of the” Warm Up Omaha” project. They are asking the congregation to sub-mit names of organizations locally that you feel could benefit from the crocheted and knitted hats and blankets. They have about 5 organizations in mind, but would also welcome other suggestions. In view of the amount of items received, this might be an opportunity to broaden the horizons? Elk-horn Hills is Warming Up Omaha, Thank you Elkhorn Hills! Give your suggestions to Dianne Ruppe, Jan Heliker or the office.

ELKHORN HILLS PRAYS: All are welcome to join us to pray for our Church, Nation and People. Meet at the church in the Grace Class Room. Our next meeting is Sept. 6th.

United Methodist Men (UMM) Meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at 8:00am. All men are welcome! Next meeting Sept 9th.

Ladies Book Club - Meets the 1st Monday of the month, 6:30pm at Scooters Coffee House, Elkhorn. Contact: Jan Heliker Sept 11 (date change due to Labor Day) The Perfume Collectory by Kathleen Tessaro Oct 2 A Warrior For Her People (2016 book) by Joe Straita

Grace Adult Sunday School Class Join us on Sundays during the Sunday school hour in the GRACE classroom as we begin the fall season with the study on the #1 New York Times bestseller & major motion picture, The Shack. Sooner or later, we all come to know deep loss, grief or trauma. This study will guide individuals to courageously return to the place of their greatest loss to confront the truth of who God is and who they are. Come join us on this healing journey. We will begin Sunday School Sept. 24th and as always we start the Sunday school year with a brunch in our classroom! Contact: Lena Beeson 5bees1@cox.net

Women’s Bible Study – Wed. 6:30pm This group meets in the Conference Room. We invite everyone to come and join our outstanding multi-generational fun group of ladies. Sept 13th, our first study of the year will be: Believing Jesus -- A Journey Through the Book of Acts. This is an 8 week DVD Study where Lisa Harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of Acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. Lisa keeps it real, telling stories on herself and pointing readers back to Jesus, the only one who can truly lead. Contact Jan Heliker.

Wednesday Night Study Resumes Sept 13 at 6:30 pm This study group is led by RC Hoover and they meet in the GRACE Classroom. This group will read various books of the Bible, discuss and make applications to today. Walk-ins welcome.

Breakfast Club Adult Sunday School Beginning September 17, and for five more sessions, the Breakfast Club will be looking at Adam Hamilton's study on Moses. This is a book-based study, with weekly DVD presentations to prompt discussion of that week's chapter. Books are available. Please con-sider joining us for interesting insights and lively dis-cussion. Conference Room. 10:15-11:30. Class facili-tator, RC Hoover.

SAVE THE DATE

Upcoming Mini-Retreat PRAYER & REFLECTION “THE LABYRINTH” SEPT. 30th 9am-12pm.

A Spiritual Discipline Retreat is being held at the Rainforth Retreat Center on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 9 am until noon. The location is at River-side Lakes, 320 Riverside Dr., Waterloo, NE 68069. Rev. Judith Rainforth, Certified Spiritual Director will share aspects related to the labyrinth. Participants will learn about the labyrinth and have the opportu-nity to walk two different labyrinths. The labyrinth is a spiritual tool, which was adopted by Christianity as a means of prayer. It is a contemplative pathway that assists people in centering themselves, finding balance and wholeness, and in connecting oneself to the spiri-tual. The all-inclusive cost for individuals is $20(due on day of retreat. Scholarships are available. Sign up now in the narthex. Deadline is Sept. 27th. Contact Darla Langendorfer for info. 402-960-3079

O u r church, family and friends are cordially invited to help celebrate an-other successful summer camping season at Camp Fontanelle. Plan to attend, rain or shine, our annual BBQ on Sunday, Sept. 17th. Join us in worship at 11 am. Following worship, BBQ pork and grilled chicken meal will be served in the Lodge as well as hamburgers and hot dogs outside on a grill will be served until 3 pm. The concession stand by the corn maze will have food available from 1 pm to 7 pm. This goodwill offer-ing event has more to do than the day has time to do it. Come check out and support your camp at the silent auction under the big tent. Bidding ends at 2:00 when bidding on over 30 quilts begins on our live quilt auc-tion! Enjoy hay rack rides, zip lines, a gaga ball tournament (register online or email the camp), tree climbing on rope, laser tag, corn maze, pumpkin patch, face paint-ing, the Jumping Pillow, bounce houses, archery, a petting zoo, puppet shows, and live music. There is something for everyone! For more information contact Trent Meyer at tmeyer@greatplainsumc.org or call 402-478-4296.

COPE NEWS… Attention Family Fare Shoppers From August 30 to September 10, customers at the Family Fare on 204th and Pacific will be asked if they would like to make a $5, $10 or more donation to sup-port the food pantry at COPE. Last year, COPE re-ceived $1,700 from this employee driven event, which helped to keep the pantry stocked through the fall months. Flu Shots – On September 22nd and 23rd, COPE families will be provided FREE flu shots at the COPE office from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Shots are being provided by the Elkhorn Walgreens and are one way COPE is looking to keep families healthy and well this fall.

STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

“BRING IT!”

In September & October we will have our Annual Stewardship Campaign: “Bring It!” which will include several different opportunities to support and strengthen the mission and ministry of Elkhorn Hills UMC with our prayers, presence, gifts, ser-vice, and witness. More information will be com-ing soon so, watch the weekly SHOUT and your mailboxes!

YOUTH GROUP SCOOP!! ***All of these events are for the Sr. AND Middle High group****

DO YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH YOUTH? BELOW IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH OUR

AMAZING YOUNG PEOPLE! Contact Jenny Meyer for more information.

TRIPLE G YOUTH GROUP VOLUNTEER! Wednesday Night Starting in the Fall – One Adult Volunteer Needed (or several to rotate through the

month) to help with youth group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. We have a ton of fun playing games and have great discussions during our devotion time.

Are you being called to serve with our youth?

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th – Middle & Sr. High youth lake party at Bob & Jan Heliker’s. Time 3-5pm. Please check your emails for

more information. Please RSVP by September 6th for this event. Friends are welcome to join you!

*Youth Council meeting – Sunday, September 10th following the potluck meal

TRIPLE G Youth Group is back on Wednesday, September 13th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center and Sr. High

youth room (This is for all Middle & Sr. High youth). Please wear old clothes you don’t mind getting messy in and bring a change of clothes.

We’ll be getting to know one another a little better and playing some messy games together. Bring a friend and check it out! I am looking forward

to a fantastic year with all of you! - Jenny

Middle & Sr. High Sunday School resumes on Sunday, September 17th at 10:30 a.m.! Come join us for a year of faith building,

fellowship and friendship. Hope to see you all there! Middle High meets in their own youth room off of the Library and the Sr. High youth meet in

their youth room off the Family Life Center.

Sunday School is an awesome time to come together with your friends to share in discussion about topics that affect teens’ eve-ryday lives. Come learn more about God and how you can put your faith to use in your daily lives. Middle High meets in the Middle High youth

room off the Library and the Sr. High meet in their youth room off the Family Life Center. Randy Bruner leads the Mid-High class and Greg

Roberg leads the Sr. High group. We can’t wait to see what great discussions come out from these groups this year!

TRIPLE G (God, Games and Goodies) meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center & Sr.

High Youth Room. This is for all youth in 6th-12th grades. Bring a friend and join in the fun! We hope to see you there!

YOUTH MISSION STATEMENT

“Elkhorn Hills Youth Ministry exists to EXPOSE teenagers to God’s love while preparing them to SHARE God’s word, and EXALT in the Lord, all while OFFER-

ING their services to the Lord and CONNECTING with others.

CHURCH FAMILY

BIRTHDAYS!

1 GREG ROBERG 2 JOE ZELFEL 2 SHANE GRAEVE 2 MICHELLE GENT 3 SID SHEPPARD 3 COREY LEHN 3 CHLOE WILSON 4 WYATT HANSEN 4 SCOTT SUTTON 4 TIM UEHLING 5 GAGE CAMMACK 5 ASHLEY HOLTZ 5 TODD LANGAN 6 CAROLINE HAASE 6 KAREN SPRACKLIN 6 REX CAMMACK 6 NATALIE REED 6 GAGE HAGEMAN 8 NICI SPANGLER 9 KAILEY ROBERG 9 DEANNA BARNES 10 BEAU MORGAN 11 EMILY NORDSTROM 12 GEORGE LOZIER 12 LORI HULLINGER 12 TOM BEESON 12 NICOLE PETERSON

ANNIVERSARIES!

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by Stan Holt

On Summer Hiatus! Stan & Janet are enjoying the International scene and the European cultures and great delicacies. The Holt’s tales will be shared and enjoyed by all. Enjoy, and make memories of the Summer re-maining.

2 JEFF & MEGHAN WILSON 3 KIP & JENNY MEYER 7 DERRICK & NICOLE PETERSON 11 RANDY & GINA BRUNER 13 WALTER & LYNN CRAFT 13 DENNY & MICHAL HUME 16 JOEL & SHAINI CARNEY 17 HUGHES MORRIS & MARGARET ELLEY 18 CRAIG & ASHLEY BOSSERT 20 BRIAN & JILL SCHUKAR 28 JEREMIAH & ERIN SZYNSKIE

14 BRENDA KLANDERUD 14 MANDY MCMENAMIN 14 GREG GALE 14 KELSEY FISCHER 15 RICH BUCHANAN 17 ELLA GRAEVE 17 SHAINI CARNEY 17 RYAN GENT 18 BECKY WISE 19 JACE CARNEY 19 KATHLEEN UEHLING 19 NANCY SHERWOOD 20 ELLIOTT WILSON 21 JIM SIDES 22 BOB BARNES 23 FRED GRABHER 24 STEVE RIDDELL 28 DEB EIDAM 29 JAN HELIKER 29 JIM WITTE 30 CHLOE LANGLAND

Celebrating Special Days !!!

ELKHORN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 20227 Veteran’s Drive Elkhorn NE 68022

Postmaster: Return Service Requested

10TH ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

Our 10th annual garage sale is in the books and as always, thanks go out to many people….

To all of you who donated the items we sell To all of you who helped sort, clean, price and display items To all of you who worked on the sale itself To all of you who purchased items on the pre-sale night To all of you who helped clean up after the sale To all of you who baked cookies And, to all of you who did many more “behind the scenes” things to make our sale one of the best around!

Our total for this year’s sale was right at $8,000. This number is a little lower than the past couple of years as we just didn’t have as many things to sell. However, this is still a very significant amount of money that will help Elkhorn Hills reach its goal of “Spreading the Love of Jesus Christ” in our community. Some people have asked where the garage sale money goes. All of the profit from the Garage Sale goes to fund the Missions Committee and their various projects. Just to name a few, the funds raised help support COPE, Youth Emergency Services, NUMB, and Habitat for Humanity. We have provided mission trip scholar-ships and in the past have helped the church pay our Mission Shares.

So, to everyone who played a part in this year’s sale, a huge THANK YOU! What you do makes a difference in the lives of many.